H.M.T. East point served during the
Gallipoli Campaign and came under enemy fire on several occasions and was also
involved in the evacuation of the Scottish Horse from the Suvla Sector.

The London Gazette (Dated 31/5/1916)
contains two references to the award of the D.S.C. regarding an incident where
the East Point
was struck by Turkish artillery fire.

“Horace J. Young,
Captain of H.M.T. "East Point."
Performed good work off the peninsula, where his ship was set on fire by enemy
shell fire, whilst unloading supplies.”

“Sub-Lieut. John
Stewart, R.N.R., H.M. Tug "Flying Witch." When H.M. Transport
"East Point," containing hay and forage, caught fire at Suvla, due to
shell fire, this officer volunteered and offered his help; he worked for three
hours under very trying conditions, and thereby greatly assisted in getting the
fire under.”

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